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Artist: Coldplay
Label: Capitol
Category: Music

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Rating: 4.0 out of 5 stars

356 reviews
Sales Rank: 2

Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.5 x 5.1 x 0.5

EAN: 5099921688607
ASIN: B000RPTQ1C

Release Date: June 17, 2008
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Tracks:

•	Life In Technicolor
•	Cemeteries Of London
•	Lost!
•	42
•	Lovers In Japan/Reign Of Love
•	Yes
•	Viva La Vida
•	Violet Hill
•	Strawberry Swing
•	Death And All His Friends

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Editorial Reviews:

Amazon.com
To say there has been a lot of anticipation for Coldplay's fourth album, Viva La Vida, is an understatement. Having enlisted legendary leftfield producer Brian Eno, borrowed their album title from a painting by renowned Mexican artist Frida Kahlo and made tantalising remarks about sonic reinvention, the world has been curious (to say the least) to hear what the `new' Coldplay might sound like. Viva La Vida definitely makes some departures from the band's usual formula, which happens to be one of the most commercially successful rock-pop blueprints of recent years. The plangent chords, emotive melodies, stadium-rock rhythms and universal lyrical concerns remain, but Martin and co. have gone out on several limbs here, incorporating instrumental tracks ("Life In Technicolour"), using subtle North African and Latin elements ("Yes", "Strawberry Swing"), and overhauling previously strict verse-chorus-verse structures in favour of slightly more avant arrangements. The old Coldplay still shine through (see tracks like "Violet Hill" and the title song) but even their classic sound feels more muscular and confident. The band's new flourishes, cosmetic and self-conscious as they may be, are enough to make Viva La Vida a welcome break from the old routine --Danny McKenna

People en Espanol
Cuando Coldplay anuncio con bombo y platillo que su cuarto disco, bajo el ambicioso titulo de Viva La Vida or Death and All His Friends, vendria acompanado de la produccion de Brian Eno, dos escenarios se convertian en posibilidad: o se trataba de su peor album o la obra maestra de su carrera. Afortunadamente, la produccion de Eno no lleva a la banda britanica a imitar a U2 por ningun momento, y en cambio, el grupo liderado por Chris Martin presenta el mejor disco en su trayectoria, ofreciendo un sonido distinto, en el que por fin se alejan del pianito hartante de sus primeros tres albumes y suenan como lo que siempre prometieron ser: una de las mejores bandas del mundo. "Life In Technicolor," "Viva la Vida," y sobre todo el tema "Lost!," representan a Coldplay en su momento cumbre. --Ernesto Sanchez (People en Espanol )

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Album Description
Coldplay release their fourth album "Viva La Vida or Death And All His Friends" on Parlophone. The album comprises 10 brand new tracks, recorded in London, Barcelona and New York with producers Brian Eno and Markus Dravs. "Viva La Vida" follows the hugely successful album "X&Y", which has sold 10 million copies since its release in 2005.

Customer Reviews: Read 351 more reviews...

5 out of 5 stars

Coldplay -- top ten for sure August 30, 2008
Robert M. Andrews
Viva La Vida further cements Coldplay's reputation as one of the most talented, mature, thoughtful, and musical bands on the planet. Only a few other bands -- U2 comes to mind -- confront the real world with such integrity -- and by means of great, melodic rock'n'roll!

Chris Martin is rocking the world!

1 out of 5 stars

This product is a copy August 29, 2008
Grumpy Customer
Do not purchase products from this supplier. I received a copy of the CD, did not come in a CD case or with album information. I received a plain CD with the songs copied onto it, they didn't even enter the title names. I was offered a refund, but I've seen nothing 2 months later.

5 out of 5 stars

pure bliss August 29, 2008
Emily R. Adams (Albany, NY)
This is Coldplay, so of course it's awesome, but in this album they get back to their humble beginnings. Oddly enough, they remind me of an Australian band on this album, which is an added bonus. Their best work since Rush of Blood to the Head!

5 out of 5 stars

Coldplay's ambitious crowning achievment August 29, 2008
Following the near disaster that was "X&Y", Coldplay has rebounded with what is possibly the best album of 2008. They return to the melodic, varied sounds of "Rush of Blood To The Head", and, thankfully, use Martin's beautiful falsetto much more sparingly this time around.
Most of the songs have 2 parts, which is daring in itself, but it works on every single one. From the psychedelic trip in the second part of "Yes" to the haunting end of "Death and All His Friends", the style and tone is unmatched (put it on in a car and you'll see how genius the production is, as the album manages to become a full circle).
The pain and melancholy that is evident in Coldplay's writing comes through in the all-string title track, which features brilliant lyrics along with a driving techno beat. Brian Eno was put to good use here.
As a whole, "Viva La Vida" is memorable and extremely cohesive. Whether your tearing up to "Reign of Love" or listening to the surprising hard rock sounds of "Violet Hill", your sure to enjoy this masterpiece and also become thankful that Coldplay has saved themselves with every memorable passing track.

3 out of 5 stars

New Coldplay Listener Lukewarm On This Album August 28, 2008
R. Saldana (Bay Area, CA)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful

I have to start off by saying this is the first Coldplay CD I have ever bought. I am familiar with their past hits, but their patented brand of Travis-influenced sleepy-time piano balladry never quite did it for me. That's why I was surprised to hear "Violet Hill" and "Viva La Vida" which, in my opinion, sound totally different than anything I have heard them do before. Two great songs, but yet an uneven album which yields a couple more good songs, but that's pretty much it. You get the sense that the band is trying to prove that they can do something different on this record, and it succeeds partly because how great "Volet Hill" and "Viva La Vida" are, but they are definitely the two best songs on the album. However, it doesn't feel permanent or authentic - I feel they will revert back to their original sound on future albums. You also get the sense that this album is trying to be BIG, like U2's "Joshua Tree" or something. Unfortunately, it doesn't quite cut it.

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